Holiday Storytime with Santa and his helper, 2 p.m., Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster. Before Santa's arrival, the children will hear Christmas stories, sing (including a humorous version of Rudolph, with youths wearing red noses), make crafts and an edible Christmas tree in the Elf Kitchen and participate in other activities. 722-7276, ext. 230.

"Home Town Holiday Weekend: A Christmas Tree-o of Stories," presented by the Master Arts Theatre, 4 p.m., Howmet Playhouse, 304 S. Mears, Whitehall. Cost, $10 for an adult and $5 for students high school age and younger. 894-4048; www.howmetplayhouse.org.

"Caroling in the Park," with the arrival of Santa Claus, 6 p.m., Wm. Ferry Park, 110 Pine, Ferrysburg. There will be singing of carols of the season around a Yule bonfire with hot chocolate, doughnuts and the arrival of Santa Claus. Sponsored by the City of Ferrysburg and Ferrysburg Fire Department. (616) 842-5803.

Muskegon Heritage Museum, 561 W. Western, 722-0278: at the holiday open house, see the Corliss Valve Steam Engine in operation, learn about Muskegon's Heritage Home and Industries. Donations accepted. Also, at the Muskegon Railroad Historical Society annual open house, see and hear model trains running with puffs of smoke from the engine and view the Polar Express train upstairs at the museum. Both events are for all ages and hours are noon-4 p.m. Dec. 12, 13, 19 and 20. For more information about the railroad society, call 726-3657, and for the museum, call the Muskegon Heritage Association, 722-1363; www.muskegonheritage.org.

Mona Shores High School Chamber Choir, 1-2 p.m., the school's Fiddlers, 2-3 p.m., the Foresight band, 4-5 p.m., Lauren Abdelkader, 4-5 p.m. and Kevin Foley w/Animal Style, 5-9 p.m. at Pints and Quarts, 950 W. Norton. Performances will take place during an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner (1-9 p.m.) to raise funds for Mona Shores Class of 2010's Senior Celebration. Tickets, $10 for adults, $5 for children 5-10 and free for under 5. For tickets, call in advance free, available in advance by calling 206-1564 or at the door. 830-9889; www.pintsandquarts.com.

"Christmas Show -- Star of Wonder," pursues the questions about the "Star of Wonder" using biblical quotations and "modern knowledge of astronomical bodies visible in the sky at the time of Christ's birth," 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, Muskegon Community College, 221 S. Quarterline. Private showings available, call in advance at 777-0289.